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mgrum: To everyone who thinks it's a stupid move to go up against the 135 f/2.0L - Zeiss are making this lens for different mounts, not just Canon. Thus there are many people for which the 135L is not an option!

We all know kodak used carl-zeiss lens and where is kodak now. This may be the sharpest 135mm lens, but with no auto focus, it is ....just useless except for printing huge posters.

dmanthree: I own an FZ35, and use RAW capability frequently. For me it's very simple: no RAW no way. What a stupid move by Panasonic! Canon made this mistake with the G7 and added it back in the G9. I'm betting Panny either adds it to this model or to a future model. Very bad move, Panasonic.

i have never done anything with raw. In what way it is advantageous? will it improve every shot? or those taken in difficult lights? why do we need RAW in consumer camera ? ( i agree FZ48 should be more than consumer..infact 'pure consumers' will by sony/canon/nikon as they don't know Lumix)

KARX: FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR (FinePix HS22 EXR) continues to maintain its leadership position on the market as the best SLR-like (bridge) superzoom camera. Do you want RAW, articulated screen, hot shoe, manual zoom, front thread to attach filters ( macro/tele coverters..) and many more? The choice is so obvious.

I think panny has better color and less artifacts. Fuji colors are superb in velvia/chrome, but normal panny colors are more accurate. Panny has less CA.

hence i think overall panasonic has better IQ.

If you say HS20EXR is so good, probably i will compare and buy it. I do lot of macros, and friends love my macro shots. I think articulated screen, ring focus are very handy for both.

KARX: FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR (FinePix HS22 EXR) continues to maintain its leadership position on the market as the best SLR-like (bridge) superzoom camera. Do you want RAW, articulated screen, hot shoe, manual zoom, front thread to attach filters ( macro/tele coverters..) and many more? The choice is so obvious.

all right.. RAW?? fuji's raw is not great.. hot shoe, manual zoom, thread,articulated screen? yes.. they are valuables and help a lot for specific situations..

But what about IQ? AF speed? I think Fuji should do these. They are not bad, but should be better.